{"id":25562,"date":"2025-08-27T15:38:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T13:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=25562"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:57:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:57:16","slug":"gauteng-health-first-responder-training-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/gauteng-health-first-responder-training-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"How First Aid Training Is Empowering Gauteng Women to Lead in Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>First aid skills save lives. In Gauteng, the Department of Health\u2019s First Responder Training Programme is equipping women with practical, life-saving knowledge to confidently manage emergencies in their communities. This initiative not only imparts critical first aid techniques but also cultivates leadership, resilience, and empowerment, transforming women into pillars of safety and hope during crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELEVANT ARTICLE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/women-complete-first-responder-training\/\">193 Young Women Complete First Responder Training in Johannesburg<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#gautengs-first-responder-training-programme\" data-level=\"2\">Gauteng\u2019s First Responder Training Programme<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#life-saving-skills-you-can-count-on\" data-level=\"2\">Life-Saving Skills You Can Count On<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#building-confidence-and-leadership\" data-level=\"2\">Building Confidence and Leadership<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#women-leading-in-emergencies\" data-level=\"2\">Women Leading in Emergencies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#mec-nomantu-nkomo-ralehokos-support\" data-level=\"2\">MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko\u2019s Support<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#voices-from-the-graduates\" data-level=\"2\">Voices from the Graduates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#community-impact-of-the-training\" data-level=\"2\">Community Impact of the Training<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#supporting-womens-health-and-well-being\" data-level=\"2\">Supporting Women\u2019s Health and Well-being<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#a-future-where-safety-and-leadership-thrive\" data-level=\"2\">A Future Where Safety and Leadership Thrive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gautengs-first-responder-training-programme\">Gauteng\u2019s First Responder Training Programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Offered by Lebone College of Emergency Care, the training focuses on practical, hands-on skills essential for responding to common medical emergencies. The programme\u2019s goal is to ensure women have the confidence and expertise to act decisively and responsibly while waiting for professional help. By empowering women, the programme builds community resilience and strengthens neighbourhood safety nets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1765462045\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"life-saving-skills-you-can-count-on\">Life-Saving Skills You Can Count On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants learn a broad array of emergency response techniques:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to revive heart attack victims<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assisting individuals during seizures to prevent harm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treating burns and managing sprains or strains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handling stab or gunshot wounds safely to control bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing help to fall victims and injured household members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastering these skills prepares women to be immediate responders, often making the difference between life and death in critical moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"building-confidence-and-leadership\">Building Confidence and Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The training goes beyond technical skills. Women are taught to maintain calm, assess situations quickly, and confidently make vital decisions under pressure. Emphasis on leadership prepares them to guide others during emergencies and to act as community role models, inspiring neighbours through courage and competence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1963715906\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"women-leading-in-emergencies\">Women Leading in Emergencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of the programme emerge empowered to take charge in crises. They become trusted leaders in their communities, capable of organising effective responses and supporting vulnerable individuals. Their presence strengthens social cohesion and ensures faster, more reliable emergency care at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mec-nomantu-nkomo-ralehokos-support\">MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko\u2019s Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.gov.za\/Departments\/DepartmentNewsDetails\/%7B7d70fafa-33f4-43ec-bb4d-90d7ead4c448%7D?departmentId=CPM-001006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visited Devland<\/a> on 22 August 2025 to celebrate <strong>193 young women<\/strong> completing the training. She praised their dedication and resilience, underscoring that this initiative is about more than first aid, it is about empowering women to protect, lead, and inspire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen women are trained to lead and respond,\u201d she said, \u201cthey help build resilient families and neighbourhoods.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">To celebrate their achievement, the MEC for Health and Wellness, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NkomoNomantu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@NkomoNomantu<\/a>, proudly handed over certificates to the young women who completed the First Responder training.<br><br>These certificates not only recognise their hard work, but also mark the beginning of their journey as\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tUqL5zUL0H\">pic.twitter.com\/tUqL5zUL0H<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Gauteng Health (@GautengHealth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GautengHealth\/status\/1958887404930310279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 22, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GautengHealth\/status\/1958887404930310279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X\/Twitter<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2711310794\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"voices-from-the-graduates\">Voices from the Graduates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme has touched lives profoundly. Nontshindiso Ngcongo shared, \u201cI learned how to attend to a sick person and respond to burns. Now, I know what to do during emergencies while waiting for an ambulance.\u201d Thembi Khosa expressed excitement about future opportunities, saying, \u201cLearning CPR opened my eyes to new paths in emergency care.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their stories reflect the confidence, knowledge, and hope this training instils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"community-impact-of-the-training\">Community Impact of the Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More than a medical skillset, the programme fosters confidence under pressure, leadership capacity, and a strong sense of social responsibility. Trained women inspire others to be proactive in emergencies, creating safer and more resilient communities across Gauteng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-915892526\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"supporting-womens-health-and-well-being\">Supporting Women\u2019s Health and Well-being<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>In line with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.gov.za\/Departments\/DepartmentPublicationDetails\/%7B85a665f9-d942-454d-8ea8-9ac26e7ef968%7D?departmentId=CPM-001006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gauteng\u2019s commitment<\/a> to women\u2019s empowerment, this initiative is part of broader efforts to support women\u2019s health in underserved areas. By equipping women with practical knowledge, the programme reduces dependence on strained healthcare services and enhances grassroots preparedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/womens-month-focus\/\">Women\u2019s Month Focus: Empowering Young Healthcare Workers in Gauteng<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-future-where-safety-and-leadership-thrive\">A Future Where Safety and Leadership Thrive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The First Responder Training Programme is a powerful catalyst for women\u2019s leadership in health. It provides tools that extend far beyond first aid, building stronger families, connected communities, and safer neighbourhoods. As more women step up as first responders, Gauteng models how education and empowerment can save lives and inspire futures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how the Gauteng Department of Health\u2019s First Responder Training Programme empowers women with life-saving first aid skills, building leadership and stronger communities in emergencies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":25577,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Discover how the Gauteng Department of Health\u2019s First Responder Training Programme empowers women with life-saving first aid skills, building leadership and stronger communities in emergencies.","footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[608,2291,4212,9952,1016],"class_list":{"0":"post-25562","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"tag-gauteng-department-of-health","9":"tag-healthcare","10":"tag-mec-nomantu-nkomo-ralehoko","11":"tag-womens-month","12":"tag-youth-empowerment"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25562"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25562\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25584,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25562\/revisions\/25584"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25577"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}